| Energy Realism this past week looked at wind and nuclear energy options, and the best way to really help Americans. Hint: it is NOT by obsessing over our drastically improved air quality. Nikki Martin & Erik Milito got us started: while surely not the sole solution that some claim, more wind power has a key role to play in meeting emission reduction goals. A recent spate of whale and dolphin deaths in New Jersey reminded us of this, but what followed was a rush to jump to conclusions and blame activities around offshore wind development – in particular geoscience survey work – for the unfortunate series of deaths, without much evidence. Greens should realize though that more highly dependable nuclear power is even more essential. Vijay Jayaraj argues that nuclear energy offers humanity the safest, most efficient approach to harnessing natural resources for its use. As the densest energy source available, nuclear fuel requires the least amount of material and land for electricity production. Indeed, Gordon Tomb gives us a warning about Big Green grifters, looking to make big bucks off climate alarmism. In particular, the “Bootleggers and Baptists” of Pennsylvania’s energy markets cost consumers and taxpayers billions while undermining the state’s economy and power grid. Our Senior Fellow Rupert Darwall also makes it clear: net zero dreams inevitably mean much higher inflation, to increase the cost of literally everything. And as described by Wayne Parke, coal-based, manufacturing juggernaut Indiana (“the state that works”) should also take note. The green grifters trying to “save humanity” are coming for your pocketbook. Large industrial users and utilities have lobbyists to represent their interests, while Indiana ratepayers only have the Indiana Legislature. Low-cost energy is the heart of U.S. economic growth, and, yes, our goals for racial justice. Our Essential Reading then comes from the University of Michigan explaining how we should leverage our huge endowment of low-cost shale gas for a U.S. manufacturing boom. Our politicians should realize that if they really want to help poor Americans, they should start by helping them get a better job and make more money. Hey, climate-obsessed AOC: Economic justice > Environmental justice. In the News Rupert Darwall, RealClearPolicy Benjamin Dierker, RealClearEnergy Kelsey Grant, RealClearEnergy Rick Whitbeck, RealClearEnergy Alexander Bolton, The Hill Caitlin Doornbos, New York Post Gavin Maguire, Reuters AP Daniel Bleakley, The Driven Avi Salzman, Barron's Online Amy Hawkins, The Guardian John Tamny, RCWire Jinjoo Lee, WSJ Tsvetana Paraskova, Oil Price Andrew Lisa, Yahoo Finance Fox News ‘The Big Sunday Show’ panelists discuss AOC continuing to push the climate narrative and how the Biden admin is set to crack down on power plants. Wendover Productions China needs a lot more electricity, and coal is the center of that generation. Fox Business American Petroleum Institute President and CEO Mike Sommers shreds President Joe Biden's energy policies on 'Kudlow.' MSNBC U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry joins Andrea Mitchell to discuss whether the international community can unite to cut carbon emissions. “I think that we are on... CNBC Television Neal Dingmann, Truist managing director, joins 'Closing Bell: Overtime' to discuss energy M&A. | 